December 1998 LSAT Section 4 Question 20

Art Historian: Robbins cannot pass judgment on Stuart's art. While Robbins understands the art of Stuart too well ...

Elizabeth25 on December 2, 2023

can someone explain a

I thought that Robbins does understand the art to dismiss it. How is a the right answer. Its says he must be able to dismiss it or praise it which he is able to dismiss.

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Emil-Kunkin on December 4, 2023

He does indeed understand it well enough to dismiss, but not to praise. A is phrased oddly, but I would read the two conditions as conjunctive given the context. That is, I think A is saying that to dismiss, he must be able to do both of those things, not just one.

Elizabeth25 on December 6, 2023

oh ok that makes a lot more sense thanks Emil